Conjugation

Sew on

coudre

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only sew changes; on stays the same: sewed on, sewn on.

  • Two forms

    The tables show sewn on. Also correct: sewed on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't sew on, he doesn't sew on.

    1. I / you / we / they sew on
    2. he / she / it sews on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am sewing on
    2. you / we / they are sewing on
    3. he / she / it is sewing on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't sew on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they sewed on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to sew on
    2. you / we / they are going to sew on
    3. he / she / it is going to sew on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't sew on.

    1. (you) sew on
    2. let's sew on